I had a micropeel done yesterday, it was a 3-step peel using lactic acid, dermaplaning, and cryogenic therapy. This was my first time having any treatment done. And today my pores look much worse (larger and more of them), fine lines I didn't have before have suddenly showed up, and my acne scars are more apparent. These are all the problem areas I was hoping to eventually diminish!! Is this normal? After having a micropeel does your skin appear worse before looking better?
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Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...
Are they little white bumps? If so these are milia, which can be treated by extraction of the white debris or exfoliation of the skin. Milia are very common after a chemical peel. In my office, an aesthetician treats this problem. Hope this helps.
Chemical peels help speed your skin cell turn over and help improve texture as well as sun damage. There are several peels available on the market all with different benefits. Depending on the severity of the fine lines is what would be best for you. IPL is great for sun damage but...
